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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.35, 964.58 and 459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.35, 964.58 and 459.95 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.35 : 964.58 = 459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.35/964.58 = 459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.35x = 964.58 × 459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.35x = 443,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,651.45/699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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