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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 972.81 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 972.81 and 421.25 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 972.81 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/972.81 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 972.81 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 409,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,796.82/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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