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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 969.95 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 969.95 and 423.18 is: 584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 969.95 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/969.95 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 969.95 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 410,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,464.50/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.03

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