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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 971.80 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 971.80 and 424.51 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 971.80 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/971.80 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 971.80 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 412,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,535.33/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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