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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 963.96 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 963.96 and 436.62 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 963.96 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/963.96 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 963.96 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 420,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,884.22/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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