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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.60, 966.06 and 438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.60, 966.06 and 438.06 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.60 : 966.06 = 438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.60/966.06 = 438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.60x = 966.06 × 438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.60x = 423,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,192.24/699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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