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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 965.89 and 405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 965.89 and 405.29 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 965.89 = 405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/965.89 = 405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 965.89 × 405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 391,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,468.48/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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