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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.17, 963.46 and 499.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.17, 963.46 and 499.43 is: 688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.17 : 963.46 = 499.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.17/963.46 = 499.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.17x = 963.46 × 499.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.17x = 481,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,178.33/699.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.22

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