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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.50, 965.39 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.50, 965.39 and 437.47 is: 603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.50 : 965.39 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.50/965.39 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.50x = 965.39 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.50x = 422,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,322.15/699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.75

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