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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.71, 965.77 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.71, 965.77 and 405.16 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.71 : 965.77 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.71/965.77 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.71x = 965.77 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.71x = 391,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,291.37/699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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