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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 972.93 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 972.93 and 425.48 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 972.93 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/972.93 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 972.93 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 413,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,964.69/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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