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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 967.62 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 967.62 and 417.69 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 967.62 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/967.62 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 967.62 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 404,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,165.20/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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