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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 967.04 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 967.04 and 438.44 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 967.04 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/967.04 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 967.04 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 423,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,989.02/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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