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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 964.56 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 964.56 and 437.16 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 964.56 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/964.56 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 964.56 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 421,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,667.05/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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