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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.49, 975.05 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.49, 975.05 and 426.90 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.49 : 975.05 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.49/975.05 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.49x = 975.05 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.49x = 416,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,246.71/706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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