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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 969.42 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 969.42 and 440.52 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 969.42 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/969.42 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 969.42 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 427,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,048.90/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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