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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.41, 963.80 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.41, 963.80 and 383.69 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.41 : 963.80 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.41/963.80 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.41x = 963.80 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.41x = 369,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,798.50/698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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