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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.81, 966.93 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.81, 966.93 and 405.90 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.81 : 966.93 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.81/966.93 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.81x = 966.93 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.81x = 392,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,476.89/700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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