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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 969.94 and 408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 969.94 and 408.10 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 969.94 = 408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/969.94 = 408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 969.94 × 408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 395,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,832.51/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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