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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 968.56 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 968.56 and 422.24 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 968.56 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/968.56 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 968.56 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 408,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,958.88/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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