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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 974.27 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 974.27 and 440.31 is: 607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 974.27 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/974.27 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 974.27 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 428,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,978.62/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.61

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