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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 967.43 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 967.43 and 438.89 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 967.43 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/967.43 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 967.43 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 424,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,591.61/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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