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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.41, 973.13 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.41, 973.13 and 425.47 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.41 : 973.13 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.41/973.13 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.41x = 973.13 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.41x = 414,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,032.76/705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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