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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 965.82 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 965.82 and 438.04 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 965.82 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/965.82 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 965.82 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 423,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,067.79/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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