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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 966.02 and 405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 966.02 and 405.43 is: 559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 966.02 = 405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/966.02 = 405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 966.02 × 405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 391,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,653.49/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.46

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