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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 966.60 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 966.60 and 438.84 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 966.60 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/966.60 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 966.60 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 424,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,182.74/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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