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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 965.91 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 965.91 and 438.12 is: 604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 965.91 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/965.91 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 965.91 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 423,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,184.49/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.61

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