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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.28, 965.06 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.28, 965.06 and 404.64 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.28 : 965.06 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.28/965.06 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.28x = 965.06 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.28x = 390,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,501.88/699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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