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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.04, 964.32 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.04, 964.32 and 465.76 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.04 : 964.32 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.04/964.32 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.04x = 964.32 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.04x = 449,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,141.68/699.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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