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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 972.57 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 972.57 and 424.63 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 972.57 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/972.57 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 972.57 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 412,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,982.40/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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