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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.23, 965.12 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.23, 965.12 and 404.46 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.23 : 965.12 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.23/965.12 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.23x = 965.12 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.23x = 390,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,350.41/699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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