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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.53, 966.65 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.53, 966.65 and 438.63 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.53 : 966.65 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.53/966.65 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.53x = 966.65 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.53x = 423,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,999.50/700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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