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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 967.95 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 967.95 and 406.69 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 967.95 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/967.95 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 967.95 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 393,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,653.17/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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