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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.50, 968.47 and 421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.50, 968.47 and 421.85 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.50 : 968.47 = 421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.50/968.47 = 421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.50x = 968.47 × 421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.50x = 408,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,549.07/701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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