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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 966.46 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 966.46 and 405.56 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 966.46 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/966.46 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 966.46 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 391,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,957.52/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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