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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 975.99 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 975.99 and 423.85 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 975.99 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/975.99 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 975.99 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 413,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,667.24/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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