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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.59 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.59 and 406.85 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.59 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.59 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.59 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 394,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,071.96/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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