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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 966.09 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 966.09 and 405.32 is: 559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 966.09 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/966.09 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 966.09 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 391,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,575.60/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.34

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