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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.16 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.16 and 440.52 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.16 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.16 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.16 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 426,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,934.36/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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