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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 969.42 and 407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 969.42 and 407.89 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 969.42 = 407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/969.42 = 407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 969.42 × 407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 395,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,416.72/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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