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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 971.97 and 424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 971.97 and 424.66 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 971.97 = 424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/971.97 = 424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 971.97 × 424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 412,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,756.78/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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