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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 964.89 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 964.89 and 419.48 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 964.89 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/964.89 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 964.89 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 404,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,752.06/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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