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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.55, 968.76 and 436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.55, 968.76 and 436.45 is: 602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.55 : 968.76 = 436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.55/968.76 = 436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.55x = 968.76 × 436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.55x = 422,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,810.46/701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.68

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