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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 966.30 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 966.30 and 438.38 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 966.30 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/966.30 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 966.30 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 423,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,606.59/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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