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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 968.02 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 968.02 and 435.94 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 968.02 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/968.02 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 968.02 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 421,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,995.13/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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