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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.51, 968.05 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.51, 968.05 and 402.66 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.51 : 968.05 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.51/968.05 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.51x = 968.05 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.51x = 389,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,795.52/701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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