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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 965.82 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 965.82 and 420.19 is: 579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 965.82 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/965.82 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 965.82 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 405,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,827.07/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.70

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