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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.43, 969.38 and 422.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.43, 969.38 and 422.75 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.43 : 969.38 = 422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.43/969.38 = 422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.43x = 969.38 × 422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.43x = 409,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,804.03/702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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