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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 973.58 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 973.58 and 425.55 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 973.58 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/973.58 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 973.58 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 414,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,304.84/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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