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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.04, 964.41 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.04, 964.41 and 419.28 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.04 : 964.41 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.04/964.41 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.04x = 964.41 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.04x = 404,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,357.82/699.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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