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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.91, 970.04 and 408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.91, 970.04 and 408.22 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.91 : 970.04 = 408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.91/970.04 = 408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.91x = 970.04 × 408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.91x = 395,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,989.73/702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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