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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 969.17 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 969.17 and 422.55 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 969.17 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/969.17 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 969.17 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 409,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,520.67/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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