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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 974.51 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 974.51 and 426.47 is: 588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 974.51 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/974.51 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 974.51 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 415,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,599.28/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.33

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