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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 969.05 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 969.05 and 407.48 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 969.05 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/969.05 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 969.05 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 394,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,866.46/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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