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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 971.66 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 971.66 and 424.80 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 971.66 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/971.66 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 971.66 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 412,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,761.17/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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