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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 973.17 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 973.17 and 425.57 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 973.17 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/973.17 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 973.17 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 414,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,147.09/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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