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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.75 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.75 and 406.63 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.75 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.75 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.75 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 393,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,516.18/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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