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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 969.16 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 969.16 and 407.54 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 969.16 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/969.16 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 969.16 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 394,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,971.47/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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