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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.59, 968.57 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.59, 968.57 and 439.69 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.59 : 968.57 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.59/968.57 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.59x = 968.57 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.59x = 425,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,870.54/701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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