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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 969.70 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 969.70 and 407.96 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 969.70 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/969.70 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 969.70 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 395,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,598.81/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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