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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.53, 968.02 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.53, 968.02 and 439.63 is: 606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.53 : 968.02 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.53/968.02 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.53x = 968.02 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.53x = 425,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,570.63/701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.63

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