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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.79, 964.65 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.79, 964.65 and 437.35 is: 602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.79 : 964.65 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.79/964.65 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.79x = 964.65 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.79x = 421,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,887.27/699.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.88

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