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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 964.94 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 964.94 and 404.54 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 964.94 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/964.94 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 964.94 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 390,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,349.98/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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