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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 968.97 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 968.97 and 407.34 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 968.97 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/968.97 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 968.97 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 394,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,700.24/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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