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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 968.69 and 422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 968.69 and 422.35 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 968.69 = 422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/968.69 = 422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 968.69 × 422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 409,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,124.86/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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