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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 968.96 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 968.96 and 439.92 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 968.96 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/968.96 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 968.96 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 426,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,264.88/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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