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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 1,048.56 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 1,048.56 and 438.39 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 1,048.56 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/1,048.56 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 1,048.56 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 459,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,678.22/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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