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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 968.90 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 968.90 and 422.37 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 968.90 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/968.90 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 968.90 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 409,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,234.29/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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