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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 967.77 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 967.77 and 406.73 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 967.77 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/967.77 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 967.77 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 393,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,617.02/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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