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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.73, 965.68 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.73, 965.68 and 463.27 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.73 : 965.68 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.73/965.68 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.73x = 965.68 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.73x = 447,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,367.00/699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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