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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 969.03 and 407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 969.03 and 407.70 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 969.03 = 407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/969.03 = 407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 969.03 × 407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 395,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,073.53/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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