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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.67, 966.95 and 406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.67, 966.95 and 406.03 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.67 : 966.95 = 406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.67/966.95 = 406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.67x = 966.95 × 406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.67x = 392,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,606.26/700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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