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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 968.67 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 968.67 and 439.98 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 968.67 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/968.67 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 968.67 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 426,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,195.43/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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