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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.20, 962.51 and 432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.20, 962.51 and 432.47 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.20 : 962.51 = 432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.20/962.51 = 432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.20x = 962.51 × 432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.20x = 416,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,256.94/698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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