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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.50, 964.91 and 419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.50, 964.91 and 419.65 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.50 : 964.91 = 419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.50/964.91 = 419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.50x = 964.91 × 419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.50x = 404,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,923.12/699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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