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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.54, 965.50 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.54, 965.50 and 463.50 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.54 : 965.50 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.54/965.50 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.54x = 965.50 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.54x = 447,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,509.25/699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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