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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 967.64 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 967.64 and 439.36 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 967.64 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/967.64 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 967.64 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 425,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,140.11/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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