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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 969.84 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 969.84 and 423.05 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 969.84 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/969.84 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 969.84 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 410,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,285.96/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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