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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 965.96 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 965.96 and 405.18 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 965.96 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/965.96 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 965.96 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 391,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,390.37/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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