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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 968.22 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 968.22 and 421.71 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 968.22 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/968.22 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 968.22 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 408,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,308.06/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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