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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 973.29 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 973.29 and 425.46 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 973.29 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/973.29 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 973.29 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 414,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,093.84/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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