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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 967.47 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 967.47 and 421.48 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 967.47 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/967.47 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 967.47 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 407,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,769.26/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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