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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 963.90 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 963.90 and 432.92 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 963.90 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/963.90 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 963.90 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 417,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,294.00/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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