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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.47, 969.61 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.47, 969.61 and 407.68 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.47 : 969.61 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.47/969.61 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.47x = 969.61 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.47x = 395,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,294.53/702.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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