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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 967.68 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 967.68 and 406.44 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 967.68 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/967.68 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 967.68 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 393,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,303.86/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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