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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 966.90 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 966.90 and 438.51 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 966.90 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/966.90 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 966.90 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 423,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,995.15/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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