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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 965.07 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 965.07 and 404.70 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 965.07 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/965.07 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 965.07 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 390,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,563.83/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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