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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 969.10 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 969.10 and 436.86 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 969.10 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/969.10 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 969.10 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 423,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,361.57/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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