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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.37, 969.27 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.37, 969.27 and 407.64 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.37 : 969.27 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.37/969.27 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.37x = 969.27 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.37x = 395,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,113.22/702.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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