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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 966.62 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 966.62 and 420.55 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 966.62 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/966.62 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 966.62 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 406,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,512.04/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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