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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 966.63 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 966.63 and 405.78 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 966.63 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/966.63 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 966.63 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 392,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,237.02/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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