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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 966.42 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 966.42 and 405.72 is: 559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 966.42 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/966.42 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 966.42 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 392,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,095.92/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.91

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