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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 975.06 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 975.06 and 426.53 is: 588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 975.06 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/975.06 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 975.06 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 415,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,890.09/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.79

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