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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.25, 967.57 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.25, 967.57 and 417.66 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 967.57 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/967.57 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 967.57 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 404,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,115.29/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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