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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.57, 969.29 and 422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.57, 969.29 and 422.70 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.57 : 969.29 = 422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.57/969.29 = 422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.57x = 969.29 × 422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.57x = 409,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,716.77/702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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