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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 968.00 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 968.00 and 402.75 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 968.00 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/968.00 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 968.00 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 389,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,859.99/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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