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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.40, 965.06 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.40, 965.06 and 437.40 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.40 : 965.06 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.40/965.06 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.40x = 965.06 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.40x = 422,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,117.24/699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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