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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 966.45 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 966.45 and 438.18 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 966.45 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/966.45 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 966.45 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 423,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,479.06/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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