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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 969.16 and 436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 969.16 and 436.90 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 969.16 = 436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/969.16 = 436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 969.16 × 436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 423,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,426.00/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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