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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.23 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.23 and 445.74 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963.23 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963.23 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963.23 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 429,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,349.72/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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