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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.39, 964.22 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.39, 964.22 and 433.11 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.39 : 964.22 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.39/964.22 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.39x = 964.22 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.39x = 417,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,613.91/698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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