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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 966.54 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 966.54 and 438.36 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 966.54 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/966.54 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 966.54 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 423,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,692.47/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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