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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.34, 963.21 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.34, 963.21 and 476.94 is: 657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.34 : 963.21 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.34/963.21 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.34x = 963.21 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.34x = 459,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,393.38/698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.84

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