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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 701.36 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 701.36 and 440.92 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 701.36 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/701.36 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 701.36 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 309,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,243.65/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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