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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 1,046.93 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 1,046.93 and 423.21 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 1,046.93 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/1,046.93 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 1,046.93 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 443,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,069.13/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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