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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.05, 967.44 and 421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.05, 967.44 and 421.42 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.05 : 967.44 = 421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.05/967.44 = 421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.05x = 967.44 × 421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.05x = 407,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,698.56/701.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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