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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 965.32 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 965.32 and 419.79 is: 579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 965.32 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/965.32 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 965.32 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 405,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,231.68/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.19

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