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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.22, 965.03 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.22, 965.03 and 404.66 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.22 : 965.03 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.22/965.03 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.22x = 965.03 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.22x = 390,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,505.23/699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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