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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 972.72 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 972.72 and 424.80 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 972.72 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/972.72 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 972.72 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 413,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,211.46/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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