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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 966.65 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 966.65 and 405.44 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 966.65 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/966.65 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 966.65 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 391,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,923.06/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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