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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.71, 965.65 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.71, 965.65 and 463.25 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.71 : 965.65 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.71/965.65 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.71x = 965.65 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.71x = 447,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,337.36/699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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