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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 969.89 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 969.89 and 408.06 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 969.89 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/969.89 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 969.89 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 395,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,771.27/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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