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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.74, 965.98 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.74, 965.98 and 437.90 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.74 : 965.98 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.74/965.98 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.74x = 965.98 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.74x = 423,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,002.64/699.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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