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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 975.99 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 975.99 and 427.46 is: 589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 975.99 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/975.99 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 975.99 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 417,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,193.41/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.91

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