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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 967.30 and 591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 967.30 and 591.49 is: 814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 967.30 = 591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/967.30 = 591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 967.30 × 591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 572,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,148.28/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.49

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