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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.27, 966.12 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.27, 966.12 and 405.52 is: 559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.27 : 966.12 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.27/966.12 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.27x = 966.12 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.27x = 391,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,780.98/700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.47

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