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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 972.59 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 972.59 and 425.05 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 972.59 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/972.59 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 972.59 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 413,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,399.38/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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