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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 966.49 and 405.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 966.49 and 405.67 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 966.49 = 405.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/966.49 = 405.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 966.49 × 405.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 392,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,076.00/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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