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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.90, 966.76 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.90, 966.76 and 406.17 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.90 : 966.76 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.90/966.76 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.90x = 966.76 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.90x = 392,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,667.89/700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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