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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 965.76 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 965.76 and 437.68 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 965.76 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/965.76 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 965.76 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 422,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,693.84/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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