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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 969.13 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 969.13 and 407.46 is: 562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 969.13 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/969.13 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 969.13 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 394,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,881.71/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.43

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