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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.02, 964.82 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.02, 964.82 and 419.44 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.02 : 964.82 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.02/964.82 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.02x = 964.82 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.02x = 404,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,681.69/699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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