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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 967.19 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 967.19 and 421.22 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 967.19 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/967.19 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 967.19 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 407,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,392.83/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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