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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 969 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 969 and 505.68 is: 697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 969 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/969 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 969 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 490,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,003.92/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.53

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