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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.57, 965.37 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.57, 965.37 and 419.73 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.57 : 965.37 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.57/965.37 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.57x = 965.37 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.57x = 405,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,194.75/699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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