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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 970.01 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 970.01 and 423.38 is: 584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 970.01 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/970.01 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 970.01 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 410,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,675.87/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.26

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