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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 969.36 and 407.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 969.36 and 407.83 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 969.36 = 407.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/969.36 = 407.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 969.36 × 407.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 395,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,334.09/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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