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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.05, 964.38 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.05, 964.38 and 419.15 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.05 : 964.38 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.05/964.38 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.05x = 964.38 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.05x = 404,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,219.88/699.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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