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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 969.06 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 969.06 and 407.48 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 969.06 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/969.06 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 969.06 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 394,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,867.72/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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