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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,046.96 and 424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,046.96 and 424.06 is: 636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,046.96 = 424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,046.96 = 424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,046.96 × 424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 443,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,973.86/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.03

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