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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.27, 967.28 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.27, 967.28 and 406.55 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.27 : 967.28 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.27/967.28 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.27x = 967.28 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.27x = 393,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,240.81/701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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