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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 976.22 and 427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 976.22 and 427.61 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 976.22 = 427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/976.22 = 427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 976.22 × 427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 417,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,443.34/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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