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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.57, 973.73 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.57, 973.73 and 425.80 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.57 : 973.73 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.57/973.73 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.57x = 973.73 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.57x = 414,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,612.11/705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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