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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.67, 968.22 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.67, 968.22 and 402.90 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.67 : 968.22 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.67/968.22 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.67x = 968.22 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.67x = 390,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,090.70/701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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