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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.99, 966.11 and 463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.99, 966.11 and 463.93 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.99 : 966.11 = 463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.99/966.11 = 463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.99x = 966.11 × 463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.99x = 448,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,207.41/699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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