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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 968.40 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 968.40 and 439.86 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 968.40 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/968.40 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 968.40 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 425,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,960.42/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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