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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 966.23 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 966.23 and 416.69 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 966.23 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/966.23 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 966.23 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 402,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,622.09/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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