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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 976.28 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 976.28 and 427.96 is: 590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 976.28 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/976.28 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 976.28 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 417,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,808.79/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.44

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