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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.05, 962.96 and 488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.05, 962.96 and 488.15 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.05 : 962.96 = 488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.05/962.96 = 488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.05x = 962.96 × 488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.05x = 470,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,066.01/698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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