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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 973.22 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 973.22 and 425.48 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 973.22 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/973.22 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 973.22 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 414,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,081.39/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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