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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 966.42 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 966.42 and 420.54 is: 580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 966.42 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/966.42 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 966.42 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 406,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,418.27/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.38

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