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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 969.50 and 422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 969.50 and 422.86 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 969.50 = 422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/969.50 = 422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 969.50 × 422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 409,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,962.77/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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