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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 1,049.55 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 1,049.55 and 314.64 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 1,049.55 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/1,049.55 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 1,049.55 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 330,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,230.41/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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