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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 972.30 and 421.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 972.30 and 421.00 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 972.30 = 421.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/972.30 = 421.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 972.30 × 421.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 409,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,337.45/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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