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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 967.35 and 421.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 967.35 and 421.00 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 967.35 = 421.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/967.35 = 421.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 967.35 × 421.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 407,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,249.96/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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