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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 965.24 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 965.24 and 415.98 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 965.24 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/965.24 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 965.24 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 401,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,521.58/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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