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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.20, 963.48 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.20, 963.48 and 436.12 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.20 : 963.48 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.20/963.48 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.20x = 963.48 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.20x = 420,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,192.90/698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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