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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 967.82 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 967.82 and 436.28 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 967.82 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/967.82 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 967.82 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 422,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,240.51/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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