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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 967.31 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 967.31 and 435.58 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 967.31 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/967.31 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 967.31 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 421,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,340.89/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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