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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 970.08 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 970.08 and 440.92 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 970.08 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/970.08 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 970.08 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 427,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,727.67/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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