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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 974.53 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 974.53 and 426.45 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 974.53 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/974.53 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 974.53 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 415,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,588.32/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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