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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 969.46 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 969.46 and 407.88 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 969.46 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/969.46 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 969.46 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 395,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,423.34/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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