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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 973.44 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 973.44 and 425.61 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 973.44 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/973.44 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 973.44 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 414,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,305.80/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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