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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 966.08 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 966.08 and 437.97 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 966.08 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/966.08 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 966.08 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 423,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,114.06/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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