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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.26 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.26 and 424.80 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.26 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.26 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.26 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 413,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,013.92/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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