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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 967.32 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 967.32 and 421.20 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 967.32 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/967.32 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 967.32 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 407,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,435.18/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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