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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 966.44 and 420.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 966.44 and 420.83 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 966.44 = 420.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/966.44 = 420.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 966.44 × 420.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 406,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,700.01/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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