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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 966.10 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 966.10 and 420.28 is: 580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 966.10 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/966.10 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 966.10 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 406,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,032.51/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.01

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