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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 969.53 and 407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 969.53 and 407.93 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 969.53 = 407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/969.53 = 407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 969.53 × 407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 395,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,493.49/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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