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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 965.48 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 965.48 and 437.79 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 965.48 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/965.48 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 965.48 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 422,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,677.49/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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