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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 969.23 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 969.23 and 422.52 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 969.23 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/969.23 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 969.23 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 409,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,516.48/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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