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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 968.70 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 968.70 and 407.18 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 968.70 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/968.70 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 968.70 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 394,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,435.27/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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