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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.69, 968.02 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.69, 968.02 and 421.83 is: 581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.69 : 968.02 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.69/968.02 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.69x = 968.02 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.69x = 408,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,338.82/701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.94

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