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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.41, 965.61 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.41, 965.61 and 463.56 is: 639.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.41 : 965.61 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.41/965.61 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.41x = 965.61 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.41x = 447,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,619.98/699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.99

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