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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 963.63 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 963.63 and 436.19 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 963.63 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/963.63 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 963.63 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 420,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,320.95/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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