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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 969.91 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 969.91 and 408.16 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 969.91 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/969.91 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 969.91 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 395,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,878.47/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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