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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.83, 968.61 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.83, 968.61 and 422.11 is: 582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.83 : 968.61 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.83/968.61 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.83x = 968.61 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.83x = 408,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,859.97/701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.56

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