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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.32, 964.89 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.32, 964.89 and 437.46 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.32 : 964.89 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.32/964.89 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.32x = 964.89 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.32x = 422,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,100.78/699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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