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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 970.07 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 970.07 and 440.40 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 970.07 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/970.07 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 970.07 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 427,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,216.63/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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