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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 966.15 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 966.15 and 437.94 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 966.15 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/966.15 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 966.15 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 423,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,115.73/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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