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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.75, 972.47 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.75, 972.47 and 424.96 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.75 : 972.47 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.75/972.47 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.75x = 972.47 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.75x = 413,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,259.48/704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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