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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.16, 964.63 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.16, 964.63 and 433.79 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.16 : 964.63 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.16/964.63 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.16x = 964.63 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.16x = 418,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,446.85/699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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