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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 966.90 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 966.90 and 438.76 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 966.90 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/966.90 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 966.90 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 424,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,237.04/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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