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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 969.20 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 969.20 and 437.28 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 969.20 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/969.20 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 969.20 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 423,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,811.78/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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