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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 967.59 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 967.59 and 406.47 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 967.59 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/967.59 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 967.59 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 393,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,297.71/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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