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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 967.37 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 967.37 and 417.48 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 967.37 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/967.37 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 967.37 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 403,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,852.79/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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