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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 973.55 and 425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 973.55 and 425.49 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 973.55 = 425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/973.55 = 425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 973.55 × 425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 414,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,233.66/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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