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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.31, 971.84 and 424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.31, 971.84 and 424.61 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.31 : 971.84 = 424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.31/971.84 = 424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.31x = 971.84 × 424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.31x = 412,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,652.98/704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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