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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.19, 963.99 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.19, 963.99 and 477.06 is: 658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.19 : 963.99 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.19/963.99 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.19x = 963.99 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.19x = 459,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,881.07/698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.68

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