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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.86, 976.80 and 428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.86, 976.80 and 428.25 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.86 : 976.80 = 428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.86/976.80 = 428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.86x = 976.80 × 428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.86x = 418,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,312.37/707.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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