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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.39, 970.26 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.39, 970.26 and 440.95 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.39 : 970.26 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.39/970.26 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.39x = 970.26 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.39x = 427,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,836.15/703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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