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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 967.36 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 967.36 and 406.32 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 967.36 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/967.36 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 967.36 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 393,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,054.60/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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