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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.67 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.67 and 440.03 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.67 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.67 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.67 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 426,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,239.02/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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