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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.66, 976.44 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.66, 976.44 and 424.08 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.66 : 976.44 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.66/976.44 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.66x = 976.44 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.66x = 414,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,086.55/707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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