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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 967.39 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 967.39 and 438.68 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 967.39 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/967.39 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 967.39 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 424,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,375.97/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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