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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 967.66 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 967.66 and 421.48 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 967.66 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/967.66 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 967.66 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 407,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,849.34/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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