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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.31, 967.26 and 439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.31, 967.26 and 439.23 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.31 : 967.26 = 439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.31/967.26 = 439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.31x = 967.26 × 439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.31x = 424,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,849.61/701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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