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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.66, 976.59 and 427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.66, 976.59 and 427.85 is: 590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.66 : 976.59 = 427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.66/976.59 = 427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.66x = 976.59 × 427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.66x = 417,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,831.21/707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.44

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