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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.36, 964.62 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.36, 964.62 and 437.28 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.36 : 964.62 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.36/964.62 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.36x = 964.62 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.36x = 421,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,809.03/699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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