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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.23, 965.01 and 419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.23, 965.01 and 419.55 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.23 : 965.01 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.23/965.01 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.23x = 965.01 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.23x = 404,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,869.95/699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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