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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 967.71 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 967.71 and 421.47 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 967.71 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/967.71 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 967.71 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 407,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,860.73/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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