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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.34, 963.78 and 478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.34, 963.78 and 478.02 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.34 : 963.78 = 478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.34/963.78 = 478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.34x = 963.78 × 478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.34x = 460,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,706.12/698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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