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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 969.08 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 969.08 and 422.64 is: 583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 969.08 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/969.08 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 969.08 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 409,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,571.97/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.24

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