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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 973.05 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 973.05 and 425.31 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 973.05 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/973.05 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 973.05 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 413,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,847.90/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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