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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.57, 976.44 and 431.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.57, 976.44 and 431.57 is: 595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.57 : 976.44 = 431.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.57/976.44 = 431.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.57x = 976.44 × 431.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.57x = 421,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,395.17/707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.56

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