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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 965.12 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 965.12 and 437.19 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 965.12 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/965.12 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 965.12 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 421,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,938.63/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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