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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.94, 966 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.94, 966 and 405.36 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.94 : 966 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.94/966 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.94x = 966 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.94x = 391,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,577.76/699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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