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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 967.04 and 420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 967.04 and 420.97 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 967.04 = 420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/967.04 = 420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 967.04 × 420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 407,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,094.83/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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