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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 967.44 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 967.44 and 421.28 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 967.44 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/967.44 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 967.44 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 407,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,563.12/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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