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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 969.03 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 969.03 and 440.19 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 969.03 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/969.03 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 969.03 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 426,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,557.32/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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