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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 969.77 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 969.77 and 440.76 is: 608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 969.77 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/969.77 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 969.77 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 427,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,435.11/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.24

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