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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 967.94 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 967.94 and 406.53 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 967.94 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/967.94 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 967.94 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 393,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,494.62/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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