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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 1,049.46 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 1,049.46 and 440.34 is: 660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 1,049.46 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/1,049.46 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 1,049.46 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 462,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,119.22/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.04

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