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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.31 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.31 and 439.59 is: 606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.31 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.31 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.31 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 425,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,659.39/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.66

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