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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 976.62 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 976.62 and 427.94 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 976.62 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/976.62 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 976.62 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 417,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,934.76/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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