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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.24, 964.53 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.24, 964.53 and 437.34 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.24 : 964.53 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.24/964.53 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.24x = 964.53 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.24x = 421,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,827.55/699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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