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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 973.21 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 973.21 and 425.54 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 973.21 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/973.21 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 973.21 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 414,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,139.78/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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