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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.79, 969.84 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.79, 969.84 and 408.23 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.79 : 969.84 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.79/969.84 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.79x = 969.84 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.79x = 395,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,917.78/702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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