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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 972.19 and 424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 972.19 and 424.79 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 972.19 = 424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/972.19 = 424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 972.19 × 424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 412,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,969.61/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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