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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 974.39 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 974.39 and 426.25 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 974.39 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/974.39 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 974.39 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 415,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,333.74/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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