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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.23, 963.62 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.23, 963.62 and 436.51 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.23 : 963.62 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.23/963.62 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.23x = 963.62 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.23x = 420,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,629.77/698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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