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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 976.01 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 976.01 and 431.25 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 976.01 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/976.01 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 976.01 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 420,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,902.16/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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