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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 966.89 and 405.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 966.89 and 405.91 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 966.89 = 405.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/966.89 = 405.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 966.89 × 405.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 392,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,470.26/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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