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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 966.05 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 966.05 and 420.16 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 966.05 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/966.05 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 966.05 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 405,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,895.57/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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