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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.34, 963.55 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.34, 963.55 and 436.17 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.34 : 963.55 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.34/963.55 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.34x = 963.55 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.34x = 420,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,269.42/698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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