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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 963.54 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 963.54 and 436.64 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 963.54 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/963.54 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 963.54 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 420,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,720.11/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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