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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 964.97 and 437.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 964.97 and 437.69 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 964.97 = 437.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/964.97 = 437.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 964.97 × 437.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 422,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,357.72/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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