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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.17, 964.91 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.17, 964.91 and 419.51 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.17 : 964.91 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.17/964.91 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.17x = 964.91 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.17x = 404,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,792.86/699.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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