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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 1,046.91 and 424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 1,046.91 and 424.33 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 1,046.91 = 424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/1,046.91 = 424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 1,046.91 × 424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 444,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,235.32/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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