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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.62, 964.76 and 472.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.62, 964.76 and 472.05 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.62 : 964.76 = 472.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.62/964.76 = 472.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.62x = 964.76 × 472.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.62x = 455,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,412.60/699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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