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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 963.63 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 963.63 and 432.72 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 963.63 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/963.63 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 963.63 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 416,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,981.97/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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