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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.81, 965.21 and 437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.81, 965.21 and 437.73 is: 603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.81 : 965.21 = 437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.81/965.21 = 437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.81x = 965.21 × 437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.81x = 422,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,499.18/699.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.73

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