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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 964.99 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 964.99 and 437.60 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 964.99 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/964.99 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 964.99 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 422,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,279.62/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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