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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 968.91 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 968.91 and 403.44 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 968.91 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/968.91 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 968.91 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 390,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,897.05/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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