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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 967.46 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 967.46 and 421.45 is: 581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 967.46 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/967.46 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 967.46 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 407,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,740.19/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.61

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