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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 968.72 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 968.72 and 407.30 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 968.72 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/968.72 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 968.72 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 394,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,563.10/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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