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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.14, 967.71 and 406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.14, 967.71 and 406.39 is: 560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.14 : 967.71 = 406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.14/967.71 = 406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.14x = 967.71 × 406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.14x = 393,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,267.67/701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.90

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