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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.67, 966.55 and 420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.67, 966.55 and 420.77 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.67 : 966.55 = 420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.67/966.55 = 420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.67x = 966.55 × 420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.67x = 406,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,695.24/700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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