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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 963.47 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 963.47 and 383.43 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 963.47 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/963.47 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 963.47 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 369,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,421.38/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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