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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 972.30 and 424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 972.30 and 424.77 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 972.30 = 424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/972.30 = 424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 972.30 × 424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 413,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,003.87/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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