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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 971.87 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 971.87 and 424.49 is: 585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 971.87 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/971.87 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 971.87 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 412,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,542.11/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.68

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