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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 972.08 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 972.08 and 424.94 is: 586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 972.08 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/972.08 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 972.08 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 413,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,068.69/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.26

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