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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 968.20 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 968.20 and 421.83 is: 582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 968.20 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/968.20 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 968.20 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 408,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,419.85/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.01

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