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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 966.41 and 405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 966.41 and 405.47 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 966.41 = 405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/966.41 = 405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 966.41 × 405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 391,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,850.26/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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