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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 969.98 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 969.98 and 440.91 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 969.98 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/969.98 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 969.98 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 427,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,671.68/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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