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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 976.64 and 427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 976.64 and 427.93 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 976.64 = 427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/976.64 = 427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 976.64 × 427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 417,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,928.97/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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