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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 965.45 and 416.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 965.45 and 416.03 is: 574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 965.45 = 416.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/965.45 = 416.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 965.45 × 416.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 401,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,656.16/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.07

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