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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.06, 1,048.80 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.06, 1,048.80 and 438.18 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.06 : 1,048.80 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.06/1,048.80 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.06x = 1,048.80 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.06x = 459,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,563.18/699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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