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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 974.33 and 422.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 974.33 and 422.49 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 974.33 = 422.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/974.33 = 422.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 974.33 × 422.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 411,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,644.68/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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