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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 976.23 and 427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 976.23 and 427.61 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 976.23 = 427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/976.23 = 427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 976.23 × 427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 417,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,448.15/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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