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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 967.15 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 967.15 and 406.07 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 967.15 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/967.15 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 967.15 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 392,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,730.60/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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