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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 965.78 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 965.78 and 447.58 is: 617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 965.78 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/965.78 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 965.78 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 432,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,263.81/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.40

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