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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 967.59 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 967.59 and 439.26 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 967.59 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/967.59 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 967.59 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 425,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,023.58/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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