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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.18, 964.72 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.18, 964.72 and 419.34 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.18 : 964.72 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.18/964.72 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.18x = 964.72 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.18x = 404,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,538.76/699.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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