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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 968.02 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 968.02 and 406.78 is: 561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 968.02 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/968.02 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 968.02 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 393,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,767.74/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.39

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