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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 968.22 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 968.22 and 439.50 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 968.22 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/968.22 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 968.22 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 425,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,532.69/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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