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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 969.12 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 969.12 and 422.46 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 969.12 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/969.12 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 969.12 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 409,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,414.44/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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