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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.21, 973.08 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.21, 973.08 and 425.52 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.21 : 973.08 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.21/973.08 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.21x = 973.08 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.21x = 414,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,065.00/705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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