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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 969.60 and 422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 969.60 and 422.98 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 969.60 = 422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/969.60 = 422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 969.60 × 422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 410,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,126.02/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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