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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 967.13 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 967.13 and 406.23 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 967.13 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/967.13 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 967.13 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 392,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,877.22/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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