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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.01, 964.57 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.01, 964.57 and 419.20 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.01 : 964.57 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.01/964.57 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.01x = 964.57 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.01x = 404,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,340.83/699.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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