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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.60, 965.78 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.60, 965.78 and 437.70 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.60 : 965.78 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.60/965.78 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.60x = 965.78 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.60x = 422,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,721.91/699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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