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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 966.48 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 966.48 and 405.60 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 966.48 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/966.48 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 966.48 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 392,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,004.29/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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