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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.28, 964.84 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.28, 964.84 and 475.24 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.28 : 964.84 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.28/964.84 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.28x = 964.84 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.28x = 458,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,530.56/699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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