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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 967.77 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 967.77 and 439.38 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 967.77 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/967.77 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 967.77 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 425,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,218.78/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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