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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 966.88 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 966.88 and 405.84 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 966.88 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/966.88 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 966.88 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 392,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,398.58/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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