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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 969.17 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 969.17 and 440.30 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 969.17 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/969.17 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 969.17 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 426,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,725.77/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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