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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 966.48 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 966.48 and 438.18 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 966.48 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/966.48 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 966.48 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 423,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,492.21/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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