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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.51, 964.86 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.51, 964.86 and 437.49 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.51 : 964.86 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.51/964.86 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.51x = 964.86 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.51x = 422,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,116.60/699.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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