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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 966.05 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 966.05 and 434.59 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 966.05 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/966.05 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 966.05 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 419,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,830.84/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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