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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 970.49 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 970.49 and 440.93 is: 608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 970.49 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/970.49 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 970.49 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 427,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,921.68/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.85

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