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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 967.54 and 421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 967.54 and 421.37 is: 581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 967.54 = 421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/967.54 = 421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 967.54 × 421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 407,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,692.33/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.44

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