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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.51, 966.71 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.51, 966.71 and 405.88 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.51 : 966.71 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.51/966.71 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.51x = 966.71 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.51x = 392,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,368.25/700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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