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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.08, 969.06 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.08, 969.06 and 407.44 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.08 : 969.06 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.08/969.06 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.08x = 969.06 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.08x = 394,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,829.86/702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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