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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 969.38 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 969.38 and 407.78 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 969.38 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/969.38 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 969.38 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 395,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,293.78/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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