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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 966.67 and 420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 966.67 and 420.77 is: 580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 966.67 = 420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/966.67 = 420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 966.67 × 420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 406,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,745.74/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.63

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