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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.48, 966.76 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.48, 966.76 and 420.78 is: 580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.48 : 966.76 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.48/966.76 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.48x = 966.76 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.48x = 406,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,793.27/700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.74

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