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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.22 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.22 and 402.79 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.22 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.22 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.22 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 389,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,984.49/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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