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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 967.30 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 967.30 and 421.18 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 967.30 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/967.30 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 967.30 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 407,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,411.50/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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