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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 969.39 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 969.39 and 407.66 is: 562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 969.39 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/969.39 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 969.39 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 395,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,176.68/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.58

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