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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.67, 965.11 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.67, 965.11 and 437.64 is: 603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.67 : 965.11 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.67/965.11 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.67x = 965.11 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.67x = 422,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,370.74/699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.67

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