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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.48 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.48 and 406.40 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.48 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.48 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.48 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 393,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,183.87/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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