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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 963.60 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 963.60 and 465.28 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 963.60 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/963.60 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 963.60 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 448,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,343.81/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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