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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 966.24 and 420.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 966.24 and 420.65 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 966.24 = 420.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/966.24 = 420.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 966.24 × 420.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 406,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,443.75/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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