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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 966.16 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 966.16 and 405.41 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 966.16 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/966.16 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 966.16 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 391,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,686.60/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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