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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.11, 968.91 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.11, 968.91 and 407.46 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.11 : 968.91 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.11/968.91 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.11x = 968.91 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.11x = 394,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,792.07/702.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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