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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 967.39 and 406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 967.39 and 406.30 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 967.39 = 406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/967.39 = 406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 967.39 × 406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 393,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,051.22/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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