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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 962.64 and 477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 962.64 and 477.66 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 962.64 = 477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/962.64 = 477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 962.64 × 477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 459,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,814.62/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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