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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 1,050.27 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 1,050.27 and 465.56 is: 698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 1,050.27 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/1,050.27 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 1,050.27 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 488,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,963.70/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.89

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