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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.98, 964.91 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.98, 964.91 and 437.54 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.98 : 964.91 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.98/964.91 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.98x = 964.91 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.98x = 422,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,182.99/699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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