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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 972.69 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 972.69 and 425.05 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 972.69 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/972.69 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 972.69 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 413,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,441.88/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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