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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 976.25 and 427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 976.25 and 427.62 is: 590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 976.25 = 427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/976.25 = 427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 976.25 × 427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 417,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,461.89/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.07

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