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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 964.68 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 964.68 and 419.32 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 964.68 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/964.68 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 964.68 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 404,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,509.62/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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