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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 968.02 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 968.02 and 436.48 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 968.02 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/968.02 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 968.02 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 422,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,521.37/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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