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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 969.67 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 969.67 and 440.61 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 969.67 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/969.67 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 969.67 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 427,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,246.30/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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