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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 967.59 and 421.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 967.59 and 421.55 is: 581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 967.59 = 421.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/967.59 = 421.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 967.59 × 421.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 407,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,885.33/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.74

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