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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.02 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.02 and 406.76 is: 561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.02 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.02 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.02 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 393,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,745.96/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.16

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