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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.11, 967.47 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.11, 967.47 and 406.39 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.11 : 967.47 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.11/967.47 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.11x = 967.47 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.11x = 393,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,170.13/701.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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