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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 963.63 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 963.63 and 436.25 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 963.63 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/963.63 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 963.63 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 420,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,386.00/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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