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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 972.64 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 972.64 and 439.26 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 972.64 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/972.64 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 972.64 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 427,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,241.85/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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