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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.54, 969.48 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.54, 969.48 and 407.88 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.54 : 969.48 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.54/969.48 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.54x = 969.48 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.54x = 395,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,431.50/702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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