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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.46, 966.62 and 405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.46, 966.62 and 405.82 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.46 : 966.62 = 405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.46/966.62 = 405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.46x = 966.62 × 405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.46x = 392,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,273.73/700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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