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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 967.76 and 439.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 967.76 and 439.51 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 967.76 = 439.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/967.76 = 439.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 967.76 × 439.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 425,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,340.20/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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