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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 966.75 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 966.75 and 406.02 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 966.75 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/966.75 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 966.75 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 392,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,519.84/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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