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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 973.14 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 973.14 and 425.65 is: 587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 973.14 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/973.14 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 973.14 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 414,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,217.04/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.27

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