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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 967.80 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 967.80 and 439.16 is: 605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 967.80 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/967.80 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 967.80 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 425,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,012.01/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.78

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