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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 969.17 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 969.17 and 422.48 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 969.17 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/969.17 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 969.17 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 409,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,454.94/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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