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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.44, 964.30 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.44, 964.30 and 436.84 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.44 : 964.30 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.44/964.30 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.44x = 964.30 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.44x = 421,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,244.81/698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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