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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.23, 976.97 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.23, 976.97 and 428.31 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.23 : 976.97 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.23/976.97 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.23x = 976.97 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.23x = 418,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,443.88/708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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