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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 968.35 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 968.35 and 422.16 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 968.35 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/968.35 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 968.35 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 408,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,798.64/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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