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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.90 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.90 and 440.10 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.90 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.90 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.90 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 426,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,413.17/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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