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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.68, 965.41 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.68, 965.41 and 419.84 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.68 : 965.41 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.68/965.41 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.68x = 965.41 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.68x = 405,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,310.81/699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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