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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 968.69 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 968.69 and 407.28 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 968.69 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/968.69 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 968.69 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 394,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,528.06/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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