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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 963.84 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 963.84 and 436.52 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 963.84 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/963.84 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 963.84 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 420,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,735.44/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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