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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.03, 964.60 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.03, 964.60 and 419.27 is: 578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.03 : 964.60 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.03/964.60 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.03x = 964.60 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.03x = 404,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,421.97/699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.55

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