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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 975.60 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 975.60 and 431.04 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 975.60 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/975.60 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 975.60 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 420,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,522.62/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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