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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.12 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.12 and 424.62 is: 585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.12 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.12 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.12 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 412,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,781.59/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.94

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