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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.82 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.82 and 440.04 is: 607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.82 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.82 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.82 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 426,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,319.55/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.19

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