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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 966.45 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 966.45 and 405.62 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 966.45 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/966.45 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 966.45 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 392,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,011.45/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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