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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 966.60 and 438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 966.60 and 438.61 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 966.60 = 438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/966.60 = 438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 966.60 × 438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 423,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,955.59/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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