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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 967.68 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 967.68 and 439.32 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 967.68 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/967.68 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 967.68 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 425,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,121.18/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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