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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.22, 964.98 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.22, 964.98 and 404.49 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.22 : 964.98 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.22/964.98 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.22x = 964.98 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.22x = 390,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,322.74/699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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