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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 965.52 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 965.52 and 438.21 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 965.52 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/965.52 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 965.52 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 423,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,100.52/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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