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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 967.98 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 967.98 and 439.61 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 967.98 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/967.98 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 967.98 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 425,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,528.85/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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