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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 969.16 and 440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 969.16 and 440.14 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 969.16 = 440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/969.16 = 440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 969.16 × 440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 426,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,566.08/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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