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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 968.18 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 968.18 and 421.68 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 968.18 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/968.18 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 968.18 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 408,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,262.13/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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