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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 972.38 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 972.38 and 421.11 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 972.38 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/972.38 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 972.38 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 409,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,476.08/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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