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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.45, 976.49 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.45, 976.49 and 427.69 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.45 : 976.49 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.45/976.49 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.45x = 976.49 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.45x = 417,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,627.99/707.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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