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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.62, 968.14 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.62, 968.14 and 406.85 is: 561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.62 : 968.14 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.62/968.14 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.62x = 968.14 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.62x = 393,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,882.92/701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.39

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