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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.57, 968.15 and 439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.57, 968.15 and 439.73 is: 606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.57 : 968.15 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.57/968.15 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.57x = 968.15 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.57x = 425,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,724.60/701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.82

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