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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.24, 965.38 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.24, 965.38 and 463.39 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.24 : 965.38 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.24/965.38 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.24x = 965.38 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.24x = 447,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,347.44/699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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