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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 966.81 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 966.81 and 439.05 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 966.81 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/966.81 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 966.81 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 424,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,477.93/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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