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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.44, 963.94 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.44, 963.94 and 436.54 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.44 : 963.94 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.44/963.94 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.44x = 963.94 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.44x = 420,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,798.37/698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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