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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.86, 965.98 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.86, 965.98 and 438.24 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.86 : 965.98 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.86/965.98 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.86x = 965.98 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.86x = 423,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,331.08/699.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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