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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.20, 963.92 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.20, 963.92 and 437.04 is: 602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.20 : 963.92 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.20/963.92 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.20x = 963.92 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.20x = 421,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,271.60/699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.51

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