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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 976.75 and 428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 976.75 and 428.33 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 976.75 = 428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/976.75 = 428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 976.75 × 428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 418,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,372.70/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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