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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 972.78 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 972.78 and 425.04 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 972.78 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/972.78 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 972.78 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 413,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,470.41/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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