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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.45, 975.16 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.45, 975.16 and 426.70 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.45 : 975.16 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.45/975.16 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.45x = 975.16 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.45x = 416,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,095.90/706.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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