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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 962.10 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 962.10 and 501.44 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 962.10 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/962.10 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 962.10 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 482,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,430.61/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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