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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.05, 965.99 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.05, 965.99 and 405.41 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.05 : 965.99 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.05/965.99 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.05x = 965.99 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.05x = 391,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,622.01/700.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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