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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 976.16 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 976.16 and 427.48 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 976.16 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/976.16 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 976.16 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 417,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,288.88/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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