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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 968.81 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 968.81 and 439.89 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 968.81 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/968.81 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 968.81 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 426,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,169.83/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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