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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 972.71 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 972.71 and 425.18 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 972.71 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/972.71 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 972.71 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 413,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,576.84/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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