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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 973.58 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 973.58 and 425.72 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 973.58 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/973.58 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 973.58 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 414,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,465.48/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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