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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 974.28 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 974.28 and 426.50 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 974.28 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/974.28 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 974.28 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 415,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,530.42/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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