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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,049.70 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,049.70 and 439.68 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,049.70 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,049.70 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,049.70 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 461,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,532.10/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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