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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 966.12 and 405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 966.12 and 405.42 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 966.12 = 405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/966.12 = 405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 966.12 × 405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 391,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,684.37/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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