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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 968.14 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 968.14 and 406.74 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 968.14 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/968.14 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 968.14 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 393,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,781.26/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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