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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 970.07 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 970.07 and 404.12 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 970.07 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/970.07 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 970.07 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 392,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,024.69/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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