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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 967.97 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 967.97 and 421.45 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 967.97 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/967.97 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 967.97 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 407,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,950.96/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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