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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 969.51 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 969.51 and 403.86 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 969.51 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/969.51 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 969.51 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 391,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,546.31/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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