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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 966.56 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 966.56 and 420.76 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 966.56 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/966.56 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 966.56 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 406,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,689.79/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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