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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 964.66 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 964.66 and 433.60 is: 598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 964.66 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/964.66 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 964.66 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 418,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,276.58/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.31

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