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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.43, 969.22 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.43, 969.22 and 440.80 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.43 : 969.22 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.43/969.22 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.43x = 969.22 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.43x = 427,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,232.18/702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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