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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 969.18 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 969.18 and 422.54 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 969.18 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/969.18 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 969.18 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 409,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,517.32/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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