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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 968.08 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 968.08 and 406.88 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 968.08 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/968.08 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 968.08 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 393,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,892.39/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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