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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 963.12 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 963.12 and 474.04 is: 654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 963.12 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/963.12 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 963.12 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 456,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,557.40/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.09

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