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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 967.24 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 967.24 and 406.15 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 967.24 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/967.24 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 967.24 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 392,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,842.62/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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