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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 970.06 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 970.06 and 423.18 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 970.06 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/970.06 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 970.06 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 410,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,509.99/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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