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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.32 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.32 and 421.91 is: 582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.32 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.32 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.32 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 408,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,537.99/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.25

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