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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 964.33 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 964.33 and 436.64 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 964.33 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/964.33 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 964.33 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 421,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,065.79/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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