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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 965.43 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 965.43 and 405 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 965.43 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/965.43 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 965.43 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 390,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,999.15/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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