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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 968.84 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 968.84 and 422.45 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 968.84 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/968.84 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 968.84 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 409,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,286.46/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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