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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 969.54 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 969.54 and 422.73 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 969.54 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/969.54 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 969.54 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 409,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,853.64/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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