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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 969.94 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 969.94 and 408.14 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 969.94 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/969.94 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 969.94 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 395,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,871.31/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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