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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 967.98 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 967.98 and 439.48 is: 606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 967.98 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/967.98 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 967.98 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 425,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,407.85/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.53

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