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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 969.12 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 969.12 and 440.58 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 969.12 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/969.12 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 969.12 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 426,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,974.89/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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