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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 965.62 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 965.62 and 438.21 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 965.62 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/965.62 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 965.62 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 423,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,144.89/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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