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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 963.38 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 963.38 and 465.03 is: 641.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 963.38 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/963.38 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 963.38 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 447,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,998.28/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.77

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