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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.53, 967.65 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.53, 967.65 and 406.59 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.53 : 967.65 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.53/967.65 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.53x = 967.65 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.53x = 393,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,431.66/701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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