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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.60 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.60 and 405.68 is: 559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.60 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.60 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.60 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 392,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,125.46/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.98

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