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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 965.61 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 965.61 and 489.96 is: 676.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 965.61 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/965.61 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 965.61 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 473,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,110.28/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.64

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