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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.53, 966.69 and 405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.53, 966.69 and 405.89 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.53 : 966.69 = 405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.53/966.69 = 405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.53x = 966.69 × 405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.53x = 392,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,369.74/700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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