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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.05, 968.85 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.05, 968.85 and 407.30 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.05 : 968.85 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.05/968.85 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.05x = 968.85 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.05x = 394,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,607.76/702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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