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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.37, 963.38 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.37, 963.38 and 436.53 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.37 : 963.38 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.37/963.38 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.37x = 963.38 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.37x = 420,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,546.52/698.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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