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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 967.24 and 406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 967.24 and 406.42 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 967.24 = 406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/967.24 = 406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 967.24 × 406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 393,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,105.68/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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