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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 967.91 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 967.91 and 406.76 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 967.91 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/967.91 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 967.91 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 393,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,700.20/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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