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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 1,044.96 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 1,044.96 and 441.04 is: 660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 1,044.96 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/1,044.96 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 1,044.96 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 460,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,869.16/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.20

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