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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 969.79 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 969.79 and 408 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 969.79 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/969.79 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 969.79 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 395,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,674.32/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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