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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 964.44 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 964.44 and 437.04 is: 602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 964.44 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/964.44 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 964.44 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 421,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,498.86/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.90

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