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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 966.77 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 966.77 and 435.11 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 966.77 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/966.77 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 966.77 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 420,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,645.92/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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