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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.63, 966.99 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.63, 966.99 and 406.09 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.63 : 966.99 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.63/966.99 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.63x = 966.99 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.63x = 392,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,684.97/700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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