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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.70, 964.61 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.70, 964.61 and 437.54 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.70 : 964.61 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.70/964.61 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.70x = 964.61 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.70x = 422,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,055.46/699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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