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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.39, 963.79 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.39, 963.79 and 383.68 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.39 : 963.79 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.39/963.79 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.39x = 963.79 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.39x = 369,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,788.01/698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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