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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.20, 964.74 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.20, 964.74 and 419.52 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.20 : 964.74 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.20/964.74 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.20x = 964.74 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.20x = 404,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,727.72/699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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