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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 968.33 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 968.33 and 422.02 is: 582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 968.33 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/968.33 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 968.33 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 408,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,647.67/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.41

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