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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 967.97 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 967.97 and 406.76 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 967.97 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/967.97 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 967.97 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 393,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,727.65/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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