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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.23, 973.22 and 425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.23, 973.22 and 425.41 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.23 : 973.22 = 425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.23/973.22 = 425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.23x = 973.22 × 425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.23x = 414,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,016.15/705.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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