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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.33, 965.25 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.33, 965.25 and 404.79 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.33 : 965.25 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.33/965.25 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.33x = 965.25 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.33x = 390,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,723.55/699.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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