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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 968.04 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 968.04 and 406.79 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 968.04 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/968.04 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 968.04 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 393,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,788.99/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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