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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 966.18 and 438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 966.18 and 438.17 is: 604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 966.18 = 438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/966.18 = 438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 966.18 × 438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 423,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,346.26/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.67

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