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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 969.48 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 969.48 and 440.52 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 969.48 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/969.48 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 969.48 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 427,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,075.33/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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