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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 968.04 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 968.04 and 439.52 is: 606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 968.04 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/968.04 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 968.04 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 425,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,472.94/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.36

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