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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 976.01 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 976.01 and 427.60 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 976.01 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/976.01 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 976.01 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 417,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,341.88/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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