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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.32, 966.21 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.32, 966.21 and 420.60 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.32 : 966.21 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.32/966.21 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.32x = 966.21 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.32x = 406,387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,387.93/700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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