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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 966.84 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 966.84 and 406.01 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 966.84 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/966.84 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 966.84 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 392,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,547.60/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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