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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 972.39 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 972.39 and 439.53 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 972.39 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/972.39 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 972.39 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 427,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,394.58/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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