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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.23, 964.80 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.23, 964.80 and 475.34 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.23 : 964.80 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.23/964.80 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.23x = 964.80 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.23x = 458,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,610.44/699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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