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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 966.51 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 966.51 and 438.12 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 966.51 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/966.51 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 966.51 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 423,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,447.36/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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