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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 968.47 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 968.47 and 407.11 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 968.47 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/968.47 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 968.47 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 394,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,272.77/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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