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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 969.00 and 407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 969.00 and 407.45 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 969.00 = 407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/969.00 = 407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 969.00 × 407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 394,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,814.49/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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