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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 964.68 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 964.68 and 437 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 964.68 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/964.68 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 964.68 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 421,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,565.16/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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