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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 966.66 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 966.66 and 405.75 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 966.66 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/966.66 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 966.66 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 392,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,222.30/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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