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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 976.42 and 427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 976.42 and 427.90 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 976.42 = 427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/976.42 = 427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 976.42 × 427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 417,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,810.12/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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