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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.26, 965.03 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.26, 965.03 and 419.49 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.26 : 965.03 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.26/965.03 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.26x = 965.03 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.26x = 404,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,821.48/699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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