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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 966.43 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 966.43 and 401.59 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 966.43 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/966.43 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 966.43 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 388,110.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,110.33/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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