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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.87, 968.49 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.87, 968.49 and 407.16 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.87 : 968.49 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.87/968.49 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.87x = 968.49 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.87x = 394,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,330.39/701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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