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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.61, 972.42 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.61, 972.42 and 424.85 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.61 : 972.42 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.61/972.42 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.61x = 972.42 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.61x = 413,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,127.77/704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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