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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.85, 968.44 and 407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.85, 968.44 and 407.15 is: 561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.85 : 968.44 = 407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.85/968.44 = 407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.85x = 968.44 × 407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.85x = 394,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,300.35/701.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.80

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