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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 968.56 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 968.56 and 422.28 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 968.56 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/968.56 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 968.56 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 409,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,002.46/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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