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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 965.96 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 965.96 and 437.88 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 965.96 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/965.96 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 965.96 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 422,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,974.56/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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