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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.29 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.29 and 406.95 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.29 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.29 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.29 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 394,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,038.74/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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