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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 965.85 and 405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 965.85 and 405.35 is: 559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 965.85 = 405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/965.85 = 405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 965.85 × 405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 391,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,507.30/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.19

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