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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 966.95 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 966.95 and 406.02 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 966.95 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/966.95 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 966.95 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 392,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,601.04/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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