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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.45, 965.22 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.45, 965.22 and 437.61 is: 603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.45 : 965.22 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.45/965.22 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.45x = 965.22 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.45x = 422,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,389.92/699.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.89

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