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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 966.03 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 966.03 and 420.15 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 966.03 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/966.03 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 966.03 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 405,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,877.50/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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