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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.86 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.86 and 439.17 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.86 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.86 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.86 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 425,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,055.08/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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