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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 967.44 and 439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 967.44 and 439.24 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 967.44 = 439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/967.44 = 439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 967.44 × 439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 424,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,938.35/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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