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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 965.93 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 965.93 and 420.45 is: 580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 965.93 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/965.93 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 965.93 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 406,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,123.17/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.07

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