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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 972.27 and 424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 972.27 and 424.79 is: 586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 972.27 = 424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/972.27 = 424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 972.27 × 424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 413,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,005.71/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.21

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