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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.91, 967.28 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.91, 967.28 and 406.22 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.91 : 967.28 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.91/967.28 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.91x = 967.28 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.91x = 392,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,921.61/700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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