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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.24 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.24 and 402.93 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.24 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.24 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.24 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 390,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,132.94/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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