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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 963.24 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 963.24 and 432.80 is: 597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 963.24 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/963.24 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 963.24 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 416,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,890.27/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.06

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