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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 967.19 and 438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 967.19 and 438.69 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 967.19 = 438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/967.19 = 438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 967.19 × 438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 424,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,294.39/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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