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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 968.64 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 968.64 and 422.04 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 968.64 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/968.64 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 968.64 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 408,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,804.83/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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