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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.14, 964.75 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.14, 964.75 and 419.38 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.14 : 964.75 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.14/964.75 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.14x = 964.75 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.14x = 404,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,596.86/699.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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