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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 976.02 and 427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 976.02 and 427.45 is: 589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 976.02 = 427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/976.02 = 427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 976.02 × 427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 417,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,192.73/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.94

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