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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.54, 969.30 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.54, 969.30 and 422.64 is: 583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.54 : 969.30 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.54/969.30 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.54x = 969.30 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.54x = 409,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,664.95/702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.12

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