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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.30, 964.89 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.30, 964.89 and 419.46 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.30 : 964.89 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.30/964.89 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.30x = 964.89 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.30x = 404,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,732.76/699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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