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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 969.99 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 969.99 and 408 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 969.99 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/969.99 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 969.99 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 395,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,755.92/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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