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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.12, 966.90 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.12, 966.90 and 438.28 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.12 : 966.90 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.12/966.90 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.12x = 966.90 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.12x = 423,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,772.93/700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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