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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.23, 974.25 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.23, 974.25 and 440.46 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.23 : 974.25 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.23/974.25 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.23x = 974.25 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.23x = 429,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,118.16/706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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