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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 969.33 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 969.33 and 422.44 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 969.33 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/969.33 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 969.33 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 409,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,478.92/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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