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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 968.66 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 968.66 and 407.22 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 968.66 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/968.66 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 968.66 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 394,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,457.73/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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