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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 966.83 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 966.83 and 405.90 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 966.83 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/966.83 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 966.83 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 392,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,434.27/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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