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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.97, 965.81 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.97, 965.81 and 416.34 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.97 : 965.81 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.97/965.81 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.97x = 965.81 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.97x = 402,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,105.34/699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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