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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 966.42 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 966.42 and 438.80 is: 605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 966.42 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/966.42 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 966.42 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 424,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,065.10/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.15

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