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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.89, 967.23 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.89, 967.23 and 438.75 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.89 : 967.23 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.89/967.23 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.89x = 967.23 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.89x = 424,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,372.16/700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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