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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 968.31 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 968.31 and 406.94 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 968.31 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/968.31 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 968.31 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 394,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,044.07/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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