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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.41, 963.28 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.41, 963.28 and 461.94 is: 637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.41 : 963.28 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.41/963.28 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.41x = 963.28 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.41x = 444,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,977.56/698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.13

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