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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 968.94 and 407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 968.94 and 407.54 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 968.94 = 407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/968.94 = 407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 968.94 × 407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 394,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,881.81/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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