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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.47, 963.69 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.47, 963.69 and 432.78 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.47 : 963.69 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.47/963.69 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.47x = 963.69 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.47x = 417,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,065.76/698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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