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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 966.67 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 966.67 and 435.26 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 966.67 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/966.67 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 966.67 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 420,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,754.11/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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