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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 966.68 and 420.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 966.68 and 420.85 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 966.68 = 420.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/966.68 = 420.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 966.68 × 420.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 406,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,824.89/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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