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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 968.10 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 968.10 and 406.77 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 968.10 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/968.10 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 968.10 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 393,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,794.04/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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