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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.82, 969.66 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.82, 969.66 and 407.98 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.82 : 969.66 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.82/969.66 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.82x = 969.66 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.82x = 395,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,601.89/702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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