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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.75, 965.73 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.75, 965.73 and 437.72 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.75 : 965.73 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.75/965.73 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.75x = 965.73 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.75x = 422,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,714.51/699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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