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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.99, 970.02 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.99, 970.02 and 423.32 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.99 : 970.02 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.99/970.02 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.99x = 970.02 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.99x = 410,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,624.02/702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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