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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.47, 955.83 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.47, 955.83 and 440.70 is: 608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.47 : 955.83 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.47/955.83 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.47x = 955.83 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.47x = 421,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,234.28/692.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.31

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