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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.51, 966.08 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.51, 966.08 and 438.55 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.51 : 966.08 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.51/966.08 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.51x = 966.08 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.51x = 423,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,672.19/700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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