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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.13, 974.47 and 422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.13, 974.47 and 422.83 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.13 : 974.47 = 422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.13/974.47 = 422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.13x = 974.47 × 422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.13x = 412,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,035.15/706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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