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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 965.01 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 965.01 and 433.75 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 965.01 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/965.01 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 965.01 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 418,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,573.09/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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