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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 976.14 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 976.14 and 427.53 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 976.14 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/976.14 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 976.14 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 417,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,329.13/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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