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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 976.38 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 976.38 and 427.84 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 976.38 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/976.38 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 976.38 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 417,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,734.42/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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