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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 968.03 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 968.03 and 406.91 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 968.03 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/968.03 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 968.03 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 393,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,903.76/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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