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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 966.24 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 966.24 and 434.75 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 966.24 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/966.24 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 966.24 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 420,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,068.01/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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