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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 964.98 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 964.98 and 437.36 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 964.98 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/964.98 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 964.98 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 422,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,038.83/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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