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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 966.49 and 405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 966.49 and 405.70 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 966.49 = 405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/966.49 = 405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 966.49 × 405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 392,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,104.99/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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