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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.07, 969.02 and 422.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.07, 969.02 and 422.47 is: 583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.07 : 969.02 = 422.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.07/969.02 = 422.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.07x = 969.02 × 422.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.07x = 409,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,381.88/702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.11

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