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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 965.07 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 965.07 and 433.71 is: 598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 965.07 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/965.07 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 965.07 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 418,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,560.51/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.62

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