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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 966.98 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 966.98 and 435.20 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 966.98 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/966.98 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 966.98 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 420,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,822.69/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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