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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 964.70 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 964.70 and 404.20 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 964.70 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/964.70 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 964.70 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 389,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,931.74/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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