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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 963.84 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 963.84 and 502.32 is: 693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 963.84 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/963.84 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 963.84 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 484,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,156.11/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.18

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