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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 966.39 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 966.39 and 420.55 is: 580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 966.39 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/966.39 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 966.39 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 406,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,415.31/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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