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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 967.98 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 967.98 and 406.85 is: 561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 967.98 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/967.98 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 967.98 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 393,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,822.66/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.41

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