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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 965.36 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 965.36 and 404.89 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 965.36 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/965.36 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 965.36 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 390,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,864.61/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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