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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 968.15 and 439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 968.15 and 439.41 is: 606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 968.15 = 439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/968.15 = 439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 968.15 × 439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 425,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,412.59/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.53

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