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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.69, 968.24 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.69, 968.24 and 406.91 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.69 : 968.24 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.69/968.24 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.69x = 968.24 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.69x = 393,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,979.66/701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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