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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.25 and 421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.25 and 421.73 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.25 = 421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.25 = 421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.25 × 421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 408,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,340.07/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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