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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 969.03 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 969.03 and 407.57 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 969.03 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/969.03 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 969.03 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 394,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,942.71/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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