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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.62, 969.70 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.62, 969.70 and 440.60 is: 608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.62 : 969.70 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.62/969.70 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.62x = 969.70 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.62x = 427,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,249.82/702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.08

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