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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 965.93 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 965.93 and 434.58 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 965.93 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/965.93 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 965.93 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 419,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,768.06/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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