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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 969.04 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 969.04 and 403.44 is: 556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 969.04 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/969.04 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 969.04 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 390,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,947.48/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.79

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