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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 964.08 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 964.08 and 477.15 is: 658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 964.08 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/964.08 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 964.08 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 460,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,010.77/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.78

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