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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.81, 967.07 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.81, 967.07 and 417.21 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.81 : 967.07 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.81/967.07 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.81x = 967.07 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.81x = 403,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,469.19/700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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