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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 967.75 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 967.75 and 439.02 is: 605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 967.75 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/967.75 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 967.75 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 424,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,860.51/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.68

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