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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.56, 965.35 and 419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.56, 965.35 and 419.65 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.56 : 965.35 = 419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.56/965.35 = 419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.56x = 965.35 × 419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.56x = 405,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,109.13/699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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