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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 968.01 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 968.01 and 406.76 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 968.01 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/968.01 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 968.01 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 393,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,747.75/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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