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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 968.69 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 968.69 and 407.22 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 968.69 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/968.69 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 968.69 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 394,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,470.05/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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