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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.01, 964.52 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.01, 964.52 and 419.18 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.01 : 964.52 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.01/964.52 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.01x = 964.52 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.01x = 404,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,307.49/699.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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