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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 967.53 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 967.53 and 438.94 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 967.53 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/967.53 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 967.53 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 424,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,687.62/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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