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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.25, 969.47 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.25, 969.47 and 440.53 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.25 : 969.47 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.25/969.47 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.25x = 969.47 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.25x = 427,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,078.42/702.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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