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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.49, 969.28 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.49, 969.28 and 407.59 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.49 : 969.28 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.49/969.28 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.49x = 969.28 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.49x = 395,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,068.84/702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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