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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 968.28 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 968.28 and 439.76 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 968.28 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/968.28 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 968.28 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 425,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,810.81/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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