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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 963.36 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 963.36 and 435.94 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 963.36 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/963.36 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 963.36 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 419,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,964.75/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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