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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.39, 968.88 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.39, 968.88 and 439.95 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.39 : 968.88 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.39/968.88 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.39x = 968.88 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.39x = 426,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,258.76/702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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