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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 966.06 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 966.06 and 420.28 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 966.06 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/966.06 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 966.06 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 406,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,013.28/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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