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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.85, 968.11 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.85, 968.11 and 440.02 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.85 : 968.11 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.85/968.11 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.85x = 968.11 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.85x = 425,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,987.76/701.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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