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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 1,047.30 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 1,047.30 and 437.18 is: 655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 1,047.30 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/1,047.30 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 1,047.30 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 457,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,858.61/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.90

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