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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 969.72 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 969.72 and 422.94 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 969.72 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/969.72 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 969.72 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 410,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,133.38/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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