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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 969.66 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 969.66 and 440.82 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 969.66 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/969.66 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 969.66 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 427,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,445.52/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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