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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 969.72 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 969.72 and 423.06 is: 583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 969.72 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/969.72 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 969.72 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 410,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,249.74/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.60

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