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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.99, 967.29 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.99, 967.29 and 406.35 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.99 : 967.29 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.99/967.29 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.99x = 967.29 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.99x = 393,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,058.29/700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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