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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 965.64 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 965.64 and 438.16 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 965.64 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/965.64 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 965.64 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 423,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,104.82/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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