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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.24, 975.88 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.24, 975.88 and 423.62 is: 584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.24 : 975.88 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.24/975.88 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.24x = 975.88 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.24x = 413,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,404.34/707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.53

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