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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 964.03 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 964.03 and 462.43 is: 638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 964.03 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/964.03 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 964.03 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 445,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,796.39/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.24

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