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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.95, 965.91 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.95, 965.91 and 438.11 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.95 : 965.91 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.95/965.91 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.95x = 965.91 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.95x = 423,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,170.00/699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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