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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 969.10 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 969.10 and 436.70 is: 602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 969.10 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/969.10 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 969.10 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 423,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,201.12/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.53

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