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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 969.11 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 969.11 and 440.26 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 969.11 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/969.11 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 969.11 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 426,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,660.37/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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