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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 966.60 and 405.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 966.60 and 405.85 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 966.60 = 405.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/966.60 = 405.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 966.60 × 405.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 392,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,294.61/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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