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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.02, 964.48 and 475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.02, 964.48 and 475.06 is: 655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.02 : 964.48 = 475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.02/964.48 = 475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.02x = 964.48 × 475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.02x = 458,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,182.27/699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.46

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