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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 968.46 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 968.46 and 407.02 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 968.46 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/968.46 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 968.46 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 394,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,182.59/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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