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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 973.78 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 973.78 and 422.34 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 973.78 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/973.78 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 973.78 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 411,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,259.26/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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