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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 974.02 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 974.02 and 440.26 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 974.02 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/974.02 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 974.02 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 428,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,822.05/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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