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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 967.35 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 967.35 and 439.17 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 967.35 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/967.35 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 967.35 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 424,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,831.10/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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