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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 969.47 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 969.47 and 436.98 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 969.47 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/969.47 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 969.47 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 423,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,639.00/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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