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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.19, 962.69 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.19, 962.69 and 435.93 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.19 : 962.69 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.19/962.69 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.19x = 962.69 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.19x = 419,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,663.27/698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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