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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 969.90 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 969.90 and 423.04 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 969.90 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/969.90 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 969.90 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 410,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,306.50/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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