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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.19, 963.51 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.19, 963.51 and 436.36 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.19 : 963.51 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.19/963.51 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.19x = 963.51 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.19x = 420,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,430.22/698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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