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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 968.54 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 968.54 and 422.28 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 968.54 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/968.54 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 968.54 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 408,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,995.07/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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