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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 967.14 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 967.14 and 421.18 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 967.14 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/967.14 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 967.14 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 407,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,337.61/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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