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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 963.99 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 963.99 and 436.56 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 963.99 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/963.99 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 963.99 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 420,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,839.47/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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