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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 965.85 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 965.85 and 420.24 is: 579.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 965.85 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/965.85 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 965.85 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 405,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,888.80/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.68

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