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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 963.66 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 963.66 and 502.28 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 963.66 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/963.66 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 963.66 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 484,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,027.14/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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