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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 967.68 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 967.68 and 406.55 is: 560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 967.68 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/967.68 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 967.68 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 393,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,412.72/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.96

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