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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.54, 966.70 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.54, 966.70 and 420.78 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.54 : 966.70 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.54/966.70 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.54x = 966.70 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.54x = 406,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,768.03/700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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