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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 972.90 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 972.90 and 429 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 972.90 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/972.90 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 972.90 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 417,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,374.10/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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