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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.91, 975.35 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.91, 975.35 and 440.94 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.91 : 975.35 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.91/975.35 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.91x = 975.35 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.91x = 430,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,065.95/706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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