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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 965.23 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 965.23 and 437.61 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 965.23 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/965.23 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 965.23 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 422,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,394.30/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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