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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 968.73 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 968.73 and 440.17 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 968.73 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/968.73 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 968.73 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 426,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,405.88/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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