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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 968.72 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 968.72 and 439.92 is: 607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 968.72 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/968.72 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 968.72 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 426,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,159.30/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.27

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