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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.53 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.53 and 405.61 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.53 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.53 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.53 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 392,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,032.83/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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